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Early childhood program staff, service providers, health care systems, families, and communities all play important roles in providing support and services to young children during this critical developmental period. The resources within this guide are intended to help program staff deepen their understanding of how children develop, regardless of their individual needs, and establish a comprehensive early identification system.  \nWhy is Early Identification So Important?  \nChildren grow and develop at different rates and it’s important to know when additional support and interventions may be necessary. Early Identification leads to early intervention, which improves student achievement. Children who receive early and appropriate support are less likely to experience persistent academic difficulties.  \nLearn the Signs. Act Early. (LTSAE) is a federally mandated initiative to support tracking developmental  \nmilestones and acting early if there is a concern. The CDC outlines the following benefits of early intervention:› Early intervention is likely to be more effective when it is provided earlier in life rather than later.  \n› Early intervention services can change a child’s developmental path and improve outcomes for children, families, and communities.  \n› Families benefit from early intervention by being able to better meet their children’s needs from an early age and throughout their lives.  \nThe following steps are intended to provide a framework for developing an early identification system so that children are receiving the necessary support to achieve academic success in typical early childhood environments.  \n› Step 1: Understand How Children Develop  \n› Step 2: Encourage Development Through Daily Routines and Activities  \n› Step 3: Establish a Developmental Screening, Intervention, and Referral Process  \n› Step 4: Support Families in Children’s Developmental Progress  \nStep 1: Understand How Children Develop  \nThere is a wide range of normally developing behaviors and skills in young children, known as developmental“milestones”. These milestones serve as markers for when behaviors and skills typically emerge. While not all children will reach developmental milestones at the same time, it’s important to understand the critical milestones that children are expected to achieve.  \n\n| Educators and Providers embed training opportunities and resources that support the daily reference of developmental progression. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| › The Louisiana’s Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) are designed as a continuum to help early childhood educators look across age levels and learning domains to see how children’s development emerges and progresses over time. The goal is to learn what developmental steps the child is taking now, and to meet the individual needs of that child on a daily basis. Educators should use the ELDS as a daily reference and resource.\u003Cbr>› Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns is a free online training course that provides tools and best practices for monitoring children’s development which uses the Learn the Signs.  Act Early. materials from the CDC. | |\n\n\n| Families learn more about their child’s development at each stage of life. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| › The LTSAE Milestones in Action provide a free library of pictures and videos of developmental milestones for children of all ages for families to reference.\u003Cbr>› The ABCs of Development provide an easy-to-follow developmental map for families in the areas of physical development, social and emotional development, thinking skills, and communication skills. | |\n\n\n| Community Entities work in partnership to ensure support is provided to the field. |","cbCainlYPgfJmoKT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainlYPgfJmoKT","pdf",2153823,11,"English","# Introduction\n## Why is Early Identification So Important?\n# Step 1: Understand How Children Develop\n## Louisiana’s Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS)\n## Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns\n## LTSAE Milestones in Action\n## The ABCs of Development\n## Community partnership support\n# Step 2: Encourage Development through Daily Routines and Activities\n## Developmental monitoring and inclusive environments","[{\"question\":\"Why is early identification important for children’s development?\",\"answer\":\"Early identification helps trigger early intervention, which is more effective when provided earlier. It improves outcomes and reduces the likelihood of persistent academic difficulties.\"},{\"question\":\"What is Learn the Signs. Act Early (LTSAE)?\",\"answer\":\"LTSAE is a federally mandated initiative that supports tracking developmental milestones and acting early when there is a concern. 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